Senior Designer, Decorative Accessories - West Elm (New York)

Senior Designer Decorative Accessories

About the Role

As a Senior Designer Decorative Accessories, you will design and develop products consistent with seasonal trends and concepts, and customer / business needs. Under the leadership of senior team members, you will own the development process for each product from sketch to approval.

You will design and manage product for the Decorative Accessories categories, including, vases, trays, jewelry boxes, sculpture, wall art, garden, baskets, candlelight, and homescent for all channels. You will support the buying group's design and development needs. You will identify key trends, build seasonal concepts, collaborate on design presentations to senior management, and ensure all product development deadlines and key calendar dates are met.

Responsibilities

• Through clear understanding of design vision and business objectives, guide the design and development process from initial concept through approval. This means :
• Gather relevant inspiration reference based on design direction
• Research market for new product ideas and competitive set
• Create design renders, orthographic specs and comment forms that are clear and concise for overseas vendors
• Lead design presentations
• Assist with setup and styling of seasonal product presentations
• Manage decision making daily for functional categories
• Correspond with internal product development teams and overseas vendors to develop products
• Partner with merchandising teams to guide designs through to the assortment stage
• Drive workflow to the calendar to ensure all deadlines and key dates are met.
• Recommend effective processes and procedures to improve workflow and results.
• Travel as needed to factories and buying shows domestically and internationally
• Reporting to Head Design Manager

You

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Our Culture & Values

We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing.

People First

Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available :

Continued Learning

WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or sponsor an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration). This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

The expected starting pay range for this position is $95,000- $105,000. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.